Two days after the Arizona Cardinals released him, receiver Chris Moore was signed to the team’s practice squad on Friday.
The team released receiver Dan Chisena from the practice squad to make space for Moore.
The 31-year-old appeared in 27 offensive snaps before he was cut, the fifth-most of Arizona’s wideouts. His release coincided with the return of receiver Zay Jones to the practice field this week, but Jones will not suit up Sunday against the Green Bay Packers because of a hamstring issue that popped up Thursday.
Moore and fellow veteran Zach Pascal have each received fewer than 10% of the offensive snaps, but the latter had an edge to remain on the 53-man roster as a trusted special teams player. Pascal has appeared in 77 plays in that phase.
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Arizona’s receiver room this season has been led by rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. (279 yards) and second-year pro Michael Wilson (216).
After that, slot receiver Greg Dortch has recorded 138 yards but done that damage in 55% of the available offensive snaps. The offense has used a heavy dose of tight ends Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins and Tip Reiman to limit the opportunities available for a third receiver.
Based on his NFL resume alone, Jones would be projected to receive a healthy share of snaps once healthy. He is coming off a five-game suspension for personal conduct and is not on the 53-man roster at the moment.
Chris Moore’s resume before joining the Cardinals this year
Moore spent his first four-plus NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, where he racked up 511 yards and four touchdowns total.
From there, a two-year run in Houston produced his best season yet, a 548-yard campaign in 2022.
He spent last season with the Tennessee Titans, where he put up 424 receiving yards on just 22 catches, an explosive 19.3 yards per reception.